Launching a legal career as an internationally-trained lawyer in Canada usually begins with an undergraduate or Master of Laws program, taking the NCA exams independently or doubling with a school program that offers NCA courses.
Many ITLs are unsure of which path to take to begin this journey, which is why in today’s post, we share highlights of our conversations with three (3) ITLs who have either completed their NCAs, acquired an LL.M. degree, or both!
Joan Michael’s experience:
Can you please briefly introduce yourself?
“My name is Joan Michaels, and I have a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ghana and a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School, focusing on corporate and commercial transactions. I was called to the Bar in Ghana in 2017 and currently, I am articling with a general practice firm in Calgary. My work is mainly on business law, commercial dispute resolution and, to a lesser extent, Wills and Estates Planning and Litigation, including Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship matters.
How was your NCA experience?